Recall 77V-161: 1977–1978 Ford E250, 1977–1978 Ford E350 and 7 more

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Sep 23, 1977, covering about 16,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
77V-161
Report date
Sep 23, 1977
Vehicles affected
16,000
Owners notified
Oct 18, 1977

The problem

Some of the involved vehicles may have defective carburetors in which, under certain circumstances, the secondary throttle plates may stick open.

The fix

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the carburetor at no charge to owner.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with 460 cidengines.system: throttle linkages; throttle lever.consequences of defect: in the event of throttle sticking, the vehicle maycontinue to accelerate after the accelerator pedal is released. Continuousacceleration could occur without warning and lead to a loss of vehicle controland an accident.note: the likelihood of the condition occurring can be reduced by avoiding fullor nearly full depressions of the accelerator pedal as during high accelerationor full power operations.

Recall details

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentVehicle Speed Control
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number77V161000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ford E2501977, 1978All years
Ford E3501977, 1978All years
Ford F1501977, 1978All years
Ford F2501977, 1978All years
Ford F3501977, 1978All years
Ford Ford1977, 1978All years
Lincoln Lincoln1977, 1978All years
Lincoln Mark V1977, 1978All years
Mercury Mercury1977, 1978All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 77V-161?

Some of the involved vehicles may have defective carburetors in which, under certain circumstances, the secondary throttle plates may stick open.

How is recall 77V-161 fixed?

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the carburetor at no charge to owner.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.